Category: Series Class

Pastel Painting with Joan Hellenthal (October 2023)

The perfect way to start the weekend: Loosen up and have fun with pastels!

Using expressive marks and color we will paint vibrant landscapes and still life. The essentials of pastel painting will be covered including approaches and methods of application, pastels from hard to soft, surface possibilities, color theory and under painting. Demos, problem solving, and lots of individual instruction are included. This class is appropriate for both beginners in pastel and those who are experienced with the medium. Just bring whatever pastels you may have and explore the possibilities of this versatile medium!

 

 

 

 

Saturday Pastel Painting with Mary Dettle (November 2023)

Start your Saturday off right and dive into the exciting world of pastels! In this 4 day workshop we will cover basic drawing and pastel painting techniques, the beauty of the pure pigment of pastels, materials, color theory and so much more. We will paint still lives and landscapes together following demonstrations with this vibrant and expressive medium.

Students who have taken class before will be given additional coaching, and students new to medium will be assisted in basics of pastel painting!

 

Meet the Instructor:

Mary Dettle has been enjoying painting with the colorful medium of pastels for over 15 years. She loves them for their versatility and richness in application and rich pigments.  Mary has shown her work in numerous shows including the Scotts Valley Art and Wine where she was the featured artist in 2009, and the California Landscape Shows . She has a bachelors degree in Interior Design and a Credential in Art Instruction . She enjoyed teaching elementary school for 22 years weaving fun, laughter and creativity into her lessons.

 

(Live Online) WATERCOLOR PAINTING PETS AND ANIMALS (September 2023)

This will be an online  watercolor workshop experience. The objective is to learn and practice new and exciting ways to draw and paint pets or animals. You will explore ways to draw and paint watercolors of your own pet or other peoples pets, and you will also learn how to paint a variety of other animals.
Robert likes to put fun into the process of painting. Along with his enthusiasm, and some new techniques, you will experience an atmosphere for creative drawing and watercolor painting. Beginning, intermediate and accomplished painters are welcome!
In each class there will two or more painting exercises. Handout materials and some preparation instructions will be emailed to each student. At each studio session you will watch Robert demonstrate that days paintings. You will paint along with Robert, step by step. There will be detailed explanations of all the exercises. Robert will look at each individuals endeavors and give valuable feedback.
Robert will bring to this class the same enthusiasm and energy you have experienced in his classroom workshops. You will gain from this workshop a new enthusiasm for drawing and watercolor painting and new approaches and knowledge that you can use for many other subjects.

 

Meet the Instructor:
Robert Regis Dvorák, has been making drawing and watercolor painting fun and easy to learn for 35 or more years. He is an artist and popular speaker on subjects of creativity in business and education, He has authored six books on drawing and watercolor painting:  Travel Drawing and Painting, Drawing Without Fear, The Magic of Drawing, Experiential Drawing, The Practice of Drawing As Meditation, and The Pocket Drawing Book. His latest book is The Book About Nothing, a delightful book of verses and drawings.

 

Watercolor TUESDAY (October 2023)

We recommend this Tuesday class for those who are a little more inexperienced or prefer a smaller class size.

This class is geared to facilitate those who have never painted and those who have advanced their skills. Most class sessions will include a demo and then time to work on the elements of the demo. Information on materials, including colors and “gimmicks”, and tools is given throughout the Six-Week period. The goal of this class is to encourage the joy of painting, while improving skills and knowledge. This is a “fun” class, so bring a sense of humor and whatever materials you have and enjoy.

Instructor Linda Lord is a self-trained artist and illustrator with over 16 years teaching experience in her studio and via the SC Watercolor Society; an Open Studio artist whose exhibitions include Cozumel, Mexico. Linda also publishes with a decorative art publisher.

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Watercolor Thursday (October 2023)

This class is geared to facilitate those who have advanced their skills a little more. Most class sessions will include a demo and then time to work on the elements of the demo. Information on materials, including colors and “gimmicks”, and tools is given throughout the six-week period. The goal of this class is to encourage the joy of painting, while improving skills and knowledge. This is a “fun” class, so bring a sense of humor and whatever materials you have and enjoy.

Instructor Linda Lord is a self-trained artist and illustrator with over 16 years teaching experience in her studio and via the SC Watercolor Society; an Open Studio artist whose exhibitions include Cozumel, Mexico. Linda also publishes with a decorative art publisher.

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Try Watercolor Tuesday if you’re new to watercolor or prefer a smaller class size!

Still Lifes in Pastel (August 2023)

Come and learn to paint beautiful still lifes using pastels! We will start with sketches and composition, progress to color studies and final artwork. Instructor will provide a variety of inspiring photos and lots of demonstrations and enthusiastic coaching.

 

Meet the Instructor:

Mary Dettle has been enjoying painting with the colorful medium of pastels for over 15 years. She loves them for their versatility and richness in application and rich pigments.  Mary has shown her work in numerous shows including the Scotts Valley Art and Wine where she was the featured artist in 2009, and the California Landscape Shows . She has a bachelors degree in Interior Design and a Credential in Art Instruction . She enjoyed teaching elementary school for 22 years weaving fun, laughter and creativity into her lessons.

 

Pastel Painting with Joan Hellenthal (Aug 4)

The perfect way to start the weekend: Loosen up and have fun with pastels!

Using expressive marks and color we will paint vibrant landscapes and still life. The essentials of pastel painting will be covered including approaches and methods of application, pastels from hard to soft, surface possibilities, color theory and under painting. Demos, problem solving, and lots of individual instruction are included. This class is appropriate for both beginners in pastel and those who are experienced with the medium. Just bring whatever pastels you may have and explore the possibilities of this versatile medium!

 

 

 

 

Watercolor Thursday (July 2023)

This class is full, but there’s till room in  Watercolor Tuesday!

This class is geared to facilitate those who have advanced their skills a little more. Most class sessions will include a demo and then time to work on the elements of the demo. Information on materials, including colors and “gimmicks”, and tools is given throughout the six-week period. The goal of this class is to encourage the joy of painting, while improving skills and knowledge. This is a “fun” class, so bring a sense of humor and whatever materials you have and enjoy.

Instructor Linda Lord is a self-trained artist and illustrator with over 16 years teaching experience in her studio and via the SC Watercolor Society; an Open Studio artist whose exhibitions include Cozumel, Mexico. Linda also publishes with a decorative art publisher.

Download Materials List

Try Watercolor Tuesday if you’re new to watercolor or prefer a smaller class size!

Watercolor TUESDAY (July 2023)

We recommend this Tuesday class for those who are a little more inexperienced or prefer a smaller class size.

This class is geared to facilitate those who have never painted and those who have advanced their skills. Most class sessions will include a demo and then time to work on the elements of the demo. Information on materials, including colors and “gimmicks”, and tools is given throughout the Six-Week period. The goal of this class is to encourage the joy of painting, while improving skills and knowledge. This is a “fun” class, so bring a sense of humor and whatever materials you have and enjoy.

Instructor Linda Lord is a self-trained artist and illustrator with over 16 years teaching experience in her studio and via the SC Watercolor Society; an Open Studio artist whose exhibitions include Cozumel, Mexico. Linda also publishes with a decorative art publisher.

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Hike and Sketch at the Pogonip (July 2023)

In celebration of our 92nd Statewide California Landscape Exhibition, join us on a creative expedition through the Pogonip Trail in Santa Cruz!

Through this workshop, we will be exploring one of the many beautiful trails that Santa Cruz offers and learn how to translate our observations into sketches and notes. Join Science illustrator, Samantha “Sami” Chang, in bringing nature to life in your own work!

You will learn:

  • How to draw with better accuracy and precision
  • How to use quick field sketching techniques
  • How to incorporate various layouts to fit your field sketchbooks

Itinerary:

We will first meet at Art League for some treats and a look at the Landscape show. Then, we’ll head over to the entrance of the Pogonip Trail (Precise location TBA). Our group will follow the trail, stopping along the way to see and sketch our surroundings. You will receive some field guides to help you practice observational sketching. You will end the day with a page(s) in your sketchbook full of drawings and notes commemorating your journey: You will have gained a skill that will follow you wherever you go!

 

Meet the Instructor:

Samantha (Sami) Chang is a proud East Bay Area Native. Growing up, she explored her jungle of a backyard, sketchbook and pens always in hand, and drew everything she saw. Though art was one of her first loves, she became passionate about marine sciences when she was 12 years old. This passion drove her to pursuing a Marine Science degree from California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and allowed her to focus her studies on a large range of marine organisms, from the Humpback whales that visit the bay during the summer months to feed on schools of sardines to the black abalone that hide deep within the rocky crevices of the intertidal to avoid being eaten by sea otters. Combining her love of art and science, she went on to gain her graduate certification in Science Illustration at CSUMB in hopes of educating large audiences on various marine organisms and ecological processes as well as how they are impacted by human interactions.

If you would like to see more of her work, please visit https://www.schangstudios.com/.